The elementary school will be celebrating National School Lunch week October 9-13. Plan on eating with your favorite Brashear Elementary student during this week. An adult lunch costs $2.25 and includes the main entrée, salad bar, as well as milk, water, or tea.

Please let us know the day before you are eating by sending a note with your child or giving us a call. The schedule is as follows:

Monday

Kindergarten

10:35-11:00

4th Grade

11:35-12:00

Tuesday

1st Grade

10:45-11:10

5th Grade

11:40-12:05

Wednesday

2nd Grade

10:43-11:08

Thursday

3rd Grade

10:40-11:05

Friday

6th Grade

11:45-12:10

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES

School will be dismissed at 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, October 26th for parent teacher conferences. Conferences are scheduled from 1:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. If you have not already done so, please contact the appropriate office to schedule an appointment for your child(ren). You will be able to pick up first quarter grade cards at the time of your conference.

The students in grades K-6 are once again participating in the BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION PROGRAM which pays 10 cents for each Box Top coupon from various grocery items. Thanks to all parents, grandparents, friends, and neighbors who have contributed to this cause.

Keep up the good work!

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

SURROGATE PARENT PROGRAM

Pursuant to the requirements of state law 162.997-999-RSMo, the State Board of Education is required to appoint a surrogate parent as such time as it becomes evident that a child with a disability does not have a parent or a person acting as a parent to participate in matters dealing with the provision of special education. For purposes of surrogate parent appointment, "parent" is defined as a biological parent, a guardian, or a person acting as a parent of a child including, but not limited to, a grandparent, a step parent, or a foster parent with whom the child lives. The term does not include the State if the child is a ward of the State. The term does not include a person whose parental rights have been terminated.

The local school district is given the responsibility to determine when a child with a disability who requires special education and who resides in the District is without a parent. The District must notify the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education of the need to appoint a surrogate parent. Training for persons serving as surrogate parents will be provided by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the District.

If you are interested in volunteering to serve as a surrogate parent, more information can be obtained from the Districts’ surrogate parent contact person - the person responsible for the District’s special education program.

MAP SCORES HONORED AT OPEN HOUSE

Ninety-four Brashear students were recognized for scoring proficient or advanced on the Spring 2006 State MAP assessment in the areas of communication arts, math, science, and social studies at the annual open house on September 11, 2006.

ADVANCED MAP 2005-2006

Tabitha Killen

Social Studies

Daniel Smith---

Social Studies

Matt Thomas

Social Studies

Madeline Potter

Social Studies

Dakota Williams

Social Studies

Josiah Belzer---

Science

Christina Scudder

Science

David Anderson

Mathematics

Josiah Belzer

Mathematics

Stephanie Elsea

Mathematics

Jessica Hill

Mathematics

Tabitha Killen

Mathematics

Daisy Ledford

Mathematics

Christina Scudder

Mathematics

Jay Scudder

Mathematics

Sydney Slavin

Mathematics

Matt Thomas

Mathematics

Dakota Walker

Mathematics

Jeremy Barnes

Mathematics

Andrew Belzer

Mathematics

Miranda Creason

Mathematics

Reid Dalton

Mathematics

Chance Hill

Mathematics

Blake Pflum

Mathematics

Shelby Salter

Mathematics

Katie Smith

Mathematics

Sam Smith

Mathematics

Gabe Thomas

Mathematics

Nick Thomas

Mathematics

Ashton Wolter

Mathematics

Bridget Clarkson

Communication Arts

Stephanie Elsea

Communication Arts

Tabitha Killen

Communication Arts

Tyler Killen

Communication Arts

Amanda Powell

Communication Arts

Jay Scudder

Communication Arts

Matt Thomas

Communication Arts

Andy Belzer

Communication Arts

Sarah Belzer

Communication Arts

Miranda Creason

Communication Arts

Allison Garrett

Communication Arts

Blake Pflum

Communication Arts

Shelby Salter

Communication Arts

Sam Smith

Communication Arts

Katie Sweet

Communication Arts

Chloe Sykes

Communication Arts

Nick Thomas

Communication Arts

Kimmie Walitshek

Communication Arts

Dakota Williams

Communication Arts

Ashton Wolter

Communication Arts

PROFICIENT MAP 2005-2006

Trever Bunch

Social Studies

Bridget Clarkson

Social Studies

John Hicks

Social Studies

Amanda Powell

Social Studies

Katie Stewart

Social Studies

Alexa Acton

Social Studies

Reid Dalton

Social Studies

Natasha Findling

Social Studies

Marcus Jefferson

Social Studies

Angela McKim

Social Studies

Sam Smith

Social Studies

Kayla Snelling

Social Studies

Katie Sweet

Social Studies

Meredith Thomas

Social Studies

David Anderson

Science

Jay Scudder

Science

Dakota Walker

Science

Allison Garrett

Science

Chance Hill

Science

Jacob Reeves

Science

Gabe Thomas

Science

Kimmie Walitshek

Science

Anthony Ambrosia

Mathematics

Mariah Belzer

Mathematics

Tiffany Blake

Mathematics

Trever Bunch-

Mathematics

Jeremy Clay

Mathematics

Ashley Collop

Mathematics

Shelton Johnson

Mathematics

Hailee Kelsey

Mathematics

Emily Ladwig

Mathematics

Alexis Longano

Mathematics

Abigail McKim

Mathematics

Shane Miller

Mathematics

Cortney Moncrief

Mathematics

Tony Raine

Mathematics

Monika Shaver

Mathematics

Jacob Shipman

Mathematics

Daniel Smith

Mathematics

Cody Snelling

Mathematics

Katie Stewart

Mathematics

Kale Watson

Mathematics

Abigail Wheeler

Mathematics

Cassie Wood

Mathematics

Alexa Acton

Mathematics

Cynthia Anderson

Mathematics

Daniel Anderson

Mathematics

Sarah Belzer

Mathematics

Nickolas Bradshaw

Mathematics

Joe Clarkson

Mathematics

Wendy Clarkson

Mathematics

Audrey DeBie

Mathematics

Sidney DeBie

Mathematics

Rachael Ferguson

Mathematics

Natasha Findling

Mathematics

Allison Garrett

Mathematics

Nicholas Gordon

Mathematics

T.J. Harrelson

Mathematics

Rachel Heimer

Mathematics

Hayden Housman

Mathematics

Marcus Jefferson

Mathematics

Kristen Love

Mathematics

Angela McKim

Mathematics

Ashley Moncrief

Mathematics

Nicole Moncrief

Mathematics

Jacob Reeves

Mathematics

Dakota Shultz

Mathematics

Becca Story

Mathematics

Chloe Sykes

Mathematics

Morgan Taylor

Mathematics

Meredith Thomas

Mathematics

Allison Thompson

Mathematics

Taren Treasure

Mathematics

Rhiannon Turner

Mathematics

Kimmie Walitshek

Mathematics

David Walker

Mathematics

Dakota Williams

Mathematics

Mariah Belzer

Communication Arts

Tyler Blake

Communication Arts

Trever Bunch

Communication Arts

Ashley Clarkson

Communication Arts

Kimberly Elsea

Communication Arts

Alexis Harrelson

Communication Arts

Shelton Johnson

Communication Arts

Daisy Ledford

Communication Arts

Abigail McKim

Communication Arts

Cortney Moncrief

Communication Arts

Andrea Reeves

Communication Arts

Zach Reeves

Communication Arts

Sydney Slavin

Communication Arts

Ariel Smith

Communication Arts

Daniel Smith

Communication Arts

Katie Stewart

Communication Arts

Dakota Walker

Communication Arts

Abigail Wheeler

Communication Arts

Seth Wheeler

Communication Arts

Alexa Acton

Communication Arts

Cynthia Anderson

Communication Arts

Daniel Anderson

Communication Arts

Jeremy Barnes

Communication Arts

Joe Clarkson

Communication Arts

Wendy Clarkson

Communication Arts

Reid Dalton

Communication Arts

Audrey DeBie

Communication Arts

Sidney DeBie

Communication Arts

Natasha Findling

Communication Arts

Nicholas Gordon

Communication Arts

Daniel Harrelson

Communication Arts

T.J. Harrelson

Communication Arts

Chance Hill

Communication Arts

Marcus Jefferson

Communication Arts

Kristen Love

Communication Arts

Angela McKim

Communication Arts

Gus Mihalevich

Communication Arts

Madeline Potter

Communication Arts

Jacob Reeves

Communication Arts

Dakota Shultz

Communication Arts

Katie Smith

Communication Arts

Kayla Snelling

Communication Arts

Gabe Thomas

Communication Arts

Meredith Thomas

Communication Arts

Allison Thompson

Communication Arts

Rhiannon Turner

Communication Arts

THANK YOU...

Louise Smith for donating Papunya Tula, Australian Art Genesis and Genius in honor of Katie Smith

Aunts Leona, Sherrill, Donna, Debra, and Diane for donating the following books: Pig on the Titanic, Minty: A Story of Young Harriet Tubman, Looking at Liberty, Dinosaur Train, Superhero Christmas, and Lion, Witch and Wardrobe in honor of Kyle Platz’s Graduation and Commission in the United States Army

Carol Chambers for donating Crispin

INCLEMENT WEATHER

As the winter season approaches, we are reminding parents and students to listen to the local media stations to check on "early dismissals" and/or "no school" bulletins. This information will be given to KTVO television, KHQA television, WGEM television, KIRX radio, KTUF radio, KRXL radio, KLTE radio, KRES radio of Moberly, KMEM radio of Memphis, and KZBK radio of Brookfield. These stations will present dismissal information as soon as decisions have been made. Please do not call the school.

LIBRARY TO OFFER EXTENDED HOURS

As part of the 21st Century Community Learning Center after-school grant, the library media center will offer extended hours this year. It will be open so families can take time to check out books to enjoy together. Our first library time will be on October 12 from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. This coincides with the Tiger Pride’s "Lights On Afterschool" event.

Your child does not have to be a part of the Tiger Pride program for your family to participate.

21ST CCLC NEWS

Tiger-Pride before and after-school students have been enjoying learning about Australia! We have had the benefit of having two teachers and a student share about their adventures in Australia as they traveled to "down under" this past summer! Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Stephens and Katie Smith have been great to share their experiences with us! Each month we will be focusing on a different country and look forward to learning more about our world and others from different cultures!

There are still openings for the First Aid/CPR Training to be held from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. on October 28, 2006. The next three participants to RSVP can attend this training for free and everyone after that will be charged $25.00. This training will be conducted by the Adair County Ambulance District and the American Heart Association. Participants who successfully complete the training will be certified.

Families with children enrolled in Tiger-Pride need to mark their calendars for 10-12-06! From 5:30-6:30 p.m. we will celebrate the national "Lights On Afterschool" event. We will have a meal, a special computer/slide presentation with lots of great footage of the Tiger-Pride children, displays of autumn crafts and creations and a special Halloween door-prize! We hope everyone can come! Be looking for more information coming soon in your child's planner.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Community Education classes are available at Kirksville Area Vocational Center. Registration for Fall classes began on Monday, September 11, 2006.

Call 660-665-2865 or visit www.kirksville.k12.mo.us/tech_center to enroll in classes. The following classes are available:

Business

10/12 - 11/16

Accounting for Small Business & Farm Operations

(Thursdays)

Call in Oct.

Consider a Career in Real Estate!

10/14 or 12/2

How to eBay! Buying & Selling on the Internet

Working/Playing with Your Computer

10/2

Working with Folders

10/5

Working With Files

10/9

Working with Printers, Scanners, & Other Peripherals

10/12

Working with Digital Cameras & Camcorders

10/16

Entertainment—audio, video, games, etc.

10/19

Communicating Online: E-Mail, Faxes & Instant Messaging

10/23

Using the Internet

10/26

Using Windows Accessories & Add-Ons

10/30

Personalizing/Customizing Windows

11/2

Personalizing/Customizing Internet Explorer & Outlook Express

11/6

Finding, Downloading, and Using the Best "Freebie"

11/9

Home Networking

11/13

Maintaining, Protecting, and Backing Up Your System

11/16

Advanced Tips, Tricks, & Tweaks (2 Thursday Sessions)

Personal Enrichment

10/4 & 10/5

ACT Preparation Seminar

10/12 & 10/19

Safeguarding Your Children

10/10 - 11/28

Good Food Fast (Tuesdays)

9/25 - 11/13

Beginning Guitar (Mondays)

9/25 - 10/30

Intermediate Guitar (Mondays)

9/26 - 11/14

Introduction to Sign Language (Tuesdays)

10/27 - 12/8

Beginner Couples Country Dancing (Fridays)

10/12 - 11/16

Handcrafted Christmas (Thursdays)

9/25 - 10/23

Beginning Sewing I (Mondays)

11/6

English Paper Piecing Quilting

11/9

Fusible Appliqué Quilting

Scrap Booking

10/3

Cropping

10/10

Power Layouts & Mounting

10/17

Album Completion

Technical

9/26 - 11/14

Small Engine Repair (Tuesdays)

9/28 - 11/9

ATV & Motorcycle Repair (Thursdays)

9/25 - 10/30

Intro. to Automotive Tech (Mondays)

11/6 - 12/11

Auto Electrical/Electronic Diagnostics & Testing (Mondays)

9/28 - 11/2

Basic Welding (Thursdays)

10/26, 11/14

Basic Food Sanitation

11/7,14,21,28

ServSafe Food Safety

Medical/Health

9/28 - 12/7

Medical Transcription (Thursdays)

9/26 - 11/14

Medical Terminology (Tuesdays)

9/25 M/Th

Emergency Medical Tech (EMT-B)

10/17

Hormone Balance Through Nature

An additional 300 classes are available online. Please visit www.ed2go.com/katc for requirements, demonstrations, and additional information.

BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENU

Breakfast each day includes milk and juice. The following items are offered daily for students to choose from in lieu of the main entrée: yogurt or a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

October 18 - All sophomores will be taking the PLAN test during Periods 1-3

October 19 - Juniors can sign up by September 29 to take the PSAT test during Periods 1-3. Students scoring high enough are eligible for merit scholarships.

SENIOR PARENTS

Sign up for your FAFSA pin number early. The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the federal form which all students attending post-secondary education must fill out before attending college. The form requires this years tax information. We'll be having financial aid night during the first part of February to assist you in filling out this form. Make sure you try to get your taxes done as early as possible this year. Go to http://www.pin.ed.gov/PINWebApp/pinindex.jsp to sign up for your PIN number. This allows you to sign your FAFSA electronically. Getting your PIN number early saves time in submitting your FAFSA later.

SPRING TEST SCORES ARE IN

We will be hosting a testing night on October 9 at 6:00 p.m. Parents of all students are encouraged to attend. We will be handing out your students' results from the MAP tests and the Terra Nova tests. All students who were in grades 1-8 and 10-11 last year were tested. We will also be explaining the results....what they mean to your student, ways they can improve, etc. Watch for more information about this night. Also, students scoring proficient and advanced on the Spring tests will be recognized.

Christy L. Grissom

K-12 Counselor

FROM THE NURSE’S OFFICE

Breakfast the Best Way to Start the Day!

Today’s busy families have a lot to juggle in the course of a morning. We may forget the importance of a nutritious breakfast, especially for children. Children who eat breakfast have been shown to get higher grades and are less likely to be described as depressed, anxious, fidgety, or irritable by parents and teachers. They also think faster and more clearly, concentrate better, suffer less fatigue, and are less likely to end up in the nurse’s office complaining of tummy aches and dizziness. Breakfast should provide one-fourth to one-third of the day’s energy and nutrient needs. A balanced breakfast should provide some protein, fat and carbohydrate, as well as important nutrients that kids often miss, such as fiber, vitamin C, folate, iron, and calcium.

Quick and easy breakfast ideas:

▪ Blender-quick fruit smoothies made with yogurt and fresh or canned fruit

▪ Cheese and crackers or melted cheese on whole-grain toast with 100% juice

▪ Low-fat yogurt with added fruit and low-fat granola cereal topping

▪ Instant breakfast mixed with low-fat milk and fresh fruit

▪ Peanut butter rolled inside a tortilla with 100% juice

▪ Fruit-filled breakfast bars and yogurt

Quick Breakfast Burrito

Ingredients: 2 eggs 1 whole wheat tortilla

cooking spray 1 slice of your favorite cheese

Preheat medium size frying pan over medium high heat. Spray with cooking spray. Scramble 2 eggs into a bowl, pour into pan. Stir eggs with wooden spoon until eggs are fully cooked. Remove from heat. Place tortilla shell onto plate. Spoon eggs over center of tortilla shell. Place slice of cheese on top and roll.